Foreman

Description:

Company :Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd​About the Role
Whether you’re kicking off your career or looking to take the next big step, we offer opportunities for our team to start something BIG (along with some seriously good perks).
Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Foreman to join our new Liberty Street facility in Cairns, the largest CRG centre in Far North Queensland! Become a vital part of Hastings Deering's next chapter and join our team today! This is a Permanent, Monday to Friday role.
As a Foreman, you will:
Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to leading hands and fitters.
Ensure safety standards are maintained.
Provide administrative support to leading hands.
Determine target hours for work required and communicate with leading hands.
Conduct daily and weekly Departmental meetings and follow up on actionable items.
Assist leading hands with diagnostics and failure analysis.
Contribute to Continuous improvement ideas and execution of these ideas.
Manage changes to schedule and fitter availability when unforeseen absences present.
Ensuring maintenance is performed on all fixed plant within the workshop.
Why Hastings Deering?
At Hastings Deering our people are our heart—it’s as simple as that.
When you start something big with Hastings Deering, you’ll have access to:
Competitive remuneration package and annual salary reviews
A supportive, diverse, and inclusive team spread across Australia and internationally.
Access to growth opportunities at a regional, national, and international level through our global Sime Darby network.
Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
Employee discounts, rewards, and incentive programs.
Paid parental leave options
Salary continuance insurance
Free on-site parking
About You
A successful teammate will have experience in:
Trade qualified with significant post trade experience with CAT or heavy machinery and equipment.
Experience in similar role within the mining, mining services and heavy earthmoving industries.
Proven and demonstrated experience in mechanical diagnostic skills.
Leadership and Supervisory experience with a proven ability to maximize productivity.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.
Well-developed planning, time management and scheduling skills and a strong attention to detail.
Proven computer skills with experience in AX highly regarded.
To Apply: Hit the ‘Apply Now’ button
Enquiries: Please call 1300 071 618
Contact Person: Sophie Lougheed, Talent Acquisition Partner FNQ
About Hastings Deering
Hastings Deering is one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.
Terms and Conditions are applicable to all ‘New Employee Attraction incentives’